THE BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL APPROACH

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

The biopsychosocial approach is thought to produce a comprehensive view of an individual because it requires an in-depth look at biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to behavior. Review one of the case studies presented in Ch. 9 of Contemporary Clinical Psychology. How are the biological, psychological, and social factors related to one another? How do these factors contribute to the individual’s presenting problem? What is the relationship between these factors and a plan for treatment?

UPCOMING CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

  • You are presenting your portfolio via a YouTube video.
  • The focus of your 4-5 minute presentation should be on your development plan.  You should discuss your goals, but the detailed development plan is the focus.
  • You must wear professional attire in your presentation.
  • It would be good if you could show portions of your portfolio during your presentation.
  • Please post the link to your YouTube video
  • Make sure that your video is NOT set to private so we can view it.
  • Make sure that your link works.

APPLICATION OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

ONLY THE STARRED BULLET POINT

  1. Choose a case study from this week’s required text readings (Chapters 6 and 9 of Contemporary Clinical Psychology).
  2. Write a 300-word analysis of your selected case, in which you demonstrate an application of clinical psychology in a real-world situation.
  3. Address the following items:
  • Provide a brief overview of your selected case.
  • ****Discuss the biological, psychological, and social factors involved in your selected case.***
  • Use your selected case study to explain which interventions would be appropriate in the field of clinical psychology. For each intervention you select, provide the following:
  • The rationale for selecting the intervention
  • What would be done
  • Who would be involved
  • In what setting the intervention would occur
  • Which area the intervention is targeting, such as biological, psychological, or social factors
  1. Use information from at least three peer-reviewed publications to support your points.
  2. Format your analysis consistent with APA guidelines, including a reference page.

COMPARE AND CONTRAST PROFESSIONAL CODES OF ETHICS

For this task, you will write a paper comparing and contrasting three of the following professional codes of ethical practice against the APA code of ethics as explained in Fisher (2012):

  • American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
  • American Counseling Association
  • Association for Death Education and Counseling
  • American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
  • National Association of Social Workers
  • National Board For Certified Counselors

Your analysis of these codes will include responses to the following questions:

  • What are the similarities among the codes?
  • Based upon your readings and research, what do you believe the codes lack? What would you add?
  • How enforceable do you believe the code is if an individual violates any standard or rule?
  • What process is in place to address perceived unethical behavior?
  • Do you believe you would be able to report a colleague who has committed a code violation?

Length: 3- 5 pages

CAREER COUNSELING THEORY

Assignment: Career Counseling Theory Overview  

 

This assignment is an opportunity to examine and apply career theories, concepts, and assessments to your own professional career development and planning.

Each student will reflect on their own career development and examine the global trends and demands of their career field.

Each student will choose two career theories and apply the theories to the student’s own career development. Include

 

(1) an overview of the chosen theories, including a discussion on how each theory can be applied to the student’s own career development.

 

(2) a description of how to integrate and apply the chosen theories or model into counseling practice, including identifying and using assessment tools and techniques within these models to assess abilities, interests, values, personality and other factors that contribute to career development and strategies for facilitating client skill development for career, educational, and life-work planning and management;

 

 

(3) a discussion of cultural considerations within the theoretical models and conceptualization of the interrelationships among and between work, mental well-being, relationships, and other life roles and factors and

 

(4) two current research articles in addition to the course textbook. (Length: 4 -5 pages of content plus title, abstract, and reference pages – total of 8 pages).

 

 

 

The paper is due on or before the due date as described in the syllabus. Late papers will not be accepted. Papers should be written in APA style, including a title page, abstract, and a reference page with a minimum of five current (less than eight years old) articles from academic peer reviewed journalsAt least (2) journals. The use of non-sexist and professional language is expected, and papers must be carefully proofread prior to submission. Guidelines regarding non-sexist language are available in the Publication Manual (7th edition) of the American Psychological Association.

SCIENCE AND SPIRITUALITY

2- to 3-paragraph response examining what you believe would be the implications on spirituality and society if love were strictly a chemical phenomenon. At the end of your posting, pose at least one question that the discussion of love as chemical phenomenon or spiritual experience raises for you that you feel is presently unanswered. Support your assertions by making at least 2 references, in proper APA format, to your course readings.

Be sure to support your ideas by connecting them to the week’s Learning Resources, or something you have read, heard, seen, or experienced.

DEFINE EPISTEMOLOGY

Define epistemology and describe the 3 models of how certain we are that our perceptions mirror reality. Which position do you hold, and why? What are the different methods of knowing (see Entwistle chapter 5)? What are the limitations of these (or any) methods of knowing? What methods of knowing are appropriate for Christians, and why?

 

Must Use only this reference for main source

 

 

 

Entwistle, D. (2015). Integrative approaches to psychology and Christianity: An introduction to worldview issues, philosophical foundations, and models of integration (3rd ed.). Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers. ISBN: 9781498223485.

 

and the Bible or journal article.

 

at least 500 words in response to the provided questions. You must support your assertions with at least 3 citations in current APA format.

 

DIAGNOSIS JUSTIFICATION FOR DEPRESSION

Instructions

Reaching a diagnosis is more than just saying “This is the diagnosis.” It is also important to justify why you believe it is the appropriate diagnosis. Consider the following questions to support your justification and help you complete this week’s assignment:

  • !!!answer in APA  format!!!! ““`What are the symptoms that you are either seeing yourself or hearing about from the client that support the diagnosis?
  • If you are sent a client from another professional, can you identify why the client was given a diagnosis?

First, read the case study about SarahThen, write a justification for the diagnosis of major depressive disorder given to Sarah by her previous counselor using the DSM. !!!!case study attachment is attached!!!!please read before completing assighnment

  1. please read!!!!!
  2. Specifically, the following critical elements should be addressed:
    1. Provide the overall descriptor of the diagnosis.
    2. Outline the criteria that must be met for the diagnosis.
    3. Describe which client behaviors are being used to meet the diagnostic criteria.

INTERSECTION AND RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION

When pieces of cloth are sewn together, you might have trouble discerning the individual pieces of cloth that make the final garment, but by looking carefully, you can find the seams. You may have experienced similar difficulty in the first week of this course when asked to explore the individual aspects of culture that combine to create your unique self-identity. Forms of oppression can come together often in almost imperceptible ways to form the complex environment in which you and your clients live and interact. As a social worker, you must examine carefully the intersections between religious discrimination, sexism, classism, and racism so you can respond accordingly.

To prepare: Consider this week’s resources that describe how religion intersects with other forms of oppression.

Submit your response to those resources and analyze what you think is the role of religion in reinforcing sexism, classism, and racism. Provide at least one specific example for each -ism (sexism, classism, and racism). As a social worker, how can you address these issues on a micro and macro level?

PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY

Watch the video below pertaining to the Hungry Rat Experiment and provide an analysis through a 3-paragraph minimum Essay. What do you think of this experiment?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbL3c_Yxv0o